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Travel Happy at These No-Tech Destinations

Smith Fork Ranch, Colorado: Credit Philip Van Nostrand Photography. digital detox

U.S. Travel Association reports that over half of US workers did not use all of their vacation days last year. In total, … Read more

JUCY Campervan: Big Sur California Road Trip

great travel experiences: JUCY at sunset in Pacific Grove, California

For this California road trip—mostly through the Monterey Peninsula and down Big Sur—I experienced the funness of a JUCY campervan. JUCY is … Read more

15 Fantastic Sunrise and Sunset Photos

sunset from Negril, Jamaica

Inspired by a Twitter chat, I decided to showcase some favorite sunrise and sunset photos in one place. All of … Read more

California Road Trip Signs

Road Trip Sign

Thinking about my all-time favorite road trip signs, I realized that at least three of my top five are from … Read more

Sensational Silicon Valley Selfie Spots to See and Be Seen At

Silicon Valley Selfie Spots. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

Whether you enjoy the hit HBO Silicon Valley show, are visiting high-tech Silicon Valley, or passing through the area, you … Read more

Palm Springs Getaway: California Desert with a Modern Vibe

Palm Springs California

A Palm Springs getaway offers the sunny skies and desert vistas you expect, plus excellent hiking, tasty dining, gorgeous lodging, and … Read more

Amin Casa: Relaxed Luxury in Palm Springs

Amin Casa: Relaxed Luxury in Palm Springs, California

Amin Casa: Relaxed Luxury in Palm Springs, California During a recent visit to Palm Springs, California, we stayed at Amin Casa … Read more

15 Hour Stopover in Oakland, California

Sunrise at Waterfront Hotel, Jack London Square, Oakland, California

On a trip to Kona Hawaii (from my home in Virginia), I opted to make an interim stopover. I arranged the itinerary … Read more

Scenic Drive From San Francisco Airport

Silicon Valley Selfie Spots. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel.

After my trip to San Francisco in September, I rented a car for 3 days.  Below covers my scenic drive from San Francisco Airport. … Read more

8 Great San Francisco Spots to Lose Your Hat

San Francisco bay

“I left my heart in San Francisco.” — Tony Bennett “I lost my hat in San Francisco.” — Charles McCool … Read more

8 Great Fun and Quirky San Francisco Scenes

Quirky SF Tenderloin

Looking through pictures from my trip to San Francisco last month, I am reminded that the city offers a wide variety … Read more

Transamerica Building in San Francisco

Transamerica Building

Until my most recent San Francisco visit, I had not actually seen the world’s most famous building up close. Seeing the … Read more

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